FAQ

FAQ’s

What is the ATIME Shas-A-Thon?

The entire Shas will be learned in one day, under one roof, by a group 291 Lomdim.

What is the purpose of the Siyum?

The Siyum HaShas is Lezchus for the couples to merit a yeshua as well as a tremendous chizuk to the thousands of couples yearning for a child of their own. The Shas-A-Thon is also a fundraiser to help ATIME continue all of its important services.

How will Shas be learned in only one Day?

In the months preceding the Siyum a unique group 291 Lomdim will prepare and study their slot of approximately 10 Daf each. On the day of the Siyum each Lomeid will thoroughly review their entire slot in unison under one roof.

How will the Siyum be celebrated?

Following the Siyum an exclusive Seudas Mitzvah - Gourmet Dinner will be celebrated befitting such an exceptional occasion for all the Lomdei Hashas and their spouses accompanied by a special entertaining program.

When and where will the Siyum take place?

Sunday 23 Shvat 5777, February 19, 2017 at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, NJ

How will the Shas-A-Thon raise funds?

ATIME is offering a unique opportunity for you to be part of this great Zchus. You can now sponsor any available Daf of Shas in honor of a Lomeid and for a Zchus for yourself and your loved ones.

How can I join this campaign?

1. Be a Lomeid - Yissocher. 2. Be a Sponsor - Zevulun.

How can I join the Lomdim?

Choose: Choose an available slot of approximately 10 Daf.Book: Save the Date! Sunday 23 Shvat 5777, February 19, 2017.Prepare: Study your dafim in depth in preparation for the big day.Come: Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, NJLearn: Learn and finish Shas together with the 291 Lomdim.Celebrate: Celebrate an exclusive Grand Siyum for the Lomdim and their spouses.

How can I Sponsor a Lomeid?

Find: Find the Lomeid you want to sponsor on the Lomdim tab, using the search box or by direct link you may have received from the Lomeid via email.Donate: Click on the Donate button located on the Lomeids page.Select: Select any available Daf in Shas and a sponsorship level. You can sponsor one of the Daf that your Lomeid is learning (if it's still available) or any other available Daf in Shas.Comment: Fill in a comment of Chizuk or any other message you'd like to post for the Lomeid. Your comment will appear on the Lomeids page.Zchus: Fill in a special request for Zchus or in memory of etc. that you'd like the Lomeid to have in mind while learning his Daf. This will not be posted online. This field will be available for the Lomeid only.

How can I contact the ATIME Shas-A-Thon office?

What exactly do I need to learn in order to prepare for the Siyum?

The Siyum is on the entire Shas with Rashi. You are required to prepare the Dafim thoroughly with Rashi and have a good understanding of it. Make these Dafim a part of your life by learning them well and making a Kinyan.

Do I have to learn Tosfos and other Mefarshim?

Although you’re not required to, the more in depth you learn the Dafim the better. There is no end to the depths of the Yam Hatalmud and it is definitely commendable to add some mefarshim.

Can I learn with a Chavrusah and have him join me at the Siyum too?

Yes, please choose one of the following options.

1. My Chavrusa will join me for the learning and the Siyum, however, he does not want his name to appear on the Shasathon site.I agree to up my commitment to raise or donate at least $5,200.

2. My Chavrusa will join me for the learning and the Siyum and we will share our web page slot, listing both of our names.Together we commit to raise or donate at least $5,200.

3. My Chavrusa and I will sign up as individual Lomdim for the same Dafim. We will each have our separate fund raising goals and webpage.We commit to raise or donate at least $2,600 each.

How many hours do I get to finish my slot on the day of the Siyum?

You will have about 6 hours to finish your slot excluding lunch and Mincha break. To make it easier on the Lomdim, coffee and light refreshments will be served throughout the day.

Will you have transportation to and from the event?

Transportation will be provided to and from the Siyum. We will contact you before the Siyum to finalize all the details.

What do I need to bring with me?

Nothing really. Lunch will be served as well as a full time coffee and refreshments room. We will have Gemaras for everyone however if you’d like any special Sforim please bring it with you or let us know beforehand and we can have it there for you.

By becoming a Lomeid what am I committing to?

Learn:You are committing to prepare your slot as good as you can and to be at the Siyum event and learn your full slot on the siyum day under one roof together with the other 290 Lomdim.

Fundraise:You are committing to raise or donate at least $2,600.

What is the schedule of the Siyum day?

The following is an approximate schedule. We will update you as the event draws nearer.